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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsHenry Archer Vesterhav 38

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Vesterhav 38
Henry ArcherVesterhav 38
MSRP $4,599

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Vesterhav 3838mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Vesterhav 3840h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Vesterhav 38200m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Vesterhav 38$4,599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9019
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$4,599

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What people say

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is praised for its impressive build quality and value, featuring a patented case suspension system for comfort and protection. It houses a COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve and a tool-free strap quick-release system. A minor inconvenience noted is the specific closing order of the clasp. On balance, reviewers rate the Formex Essence ThirtyNine highly for its comfortable wearability and excellent value at its price point.

Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking mother-of-pearl and other dials, and thin profile, with some calling it the best Henry Archer model and exceptional value under $500. The bracelet quality is noted as outstanding for a microbrand, and dimensions are considered perfect for smaller wrists. One owner notes it is an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and superb finishing at its price point.

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